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New Data Shows Interest in International Education Remains High

New Data Shows Interest in International Education Remains High WASHINGTONData released last month by the Institute of International Education (IIE) demonstrates significant growth in interest among U.S. students in studying abroad and among foreign students in seeking an American educational experience. According to IIE’s new online survey, 45 percent of respondents report increases in the […]

December 18, 2002

EDUCATION at Their Command

EDUCATION at Their Command Black leadership at National Defense University oversees education, training of top military, civilian officials. FORT McNAIR, WASHINGTON, D.C.Much has been written about Secretary of State Colin Powell and National Security Advisor Dr. Condoleezza Rice — two African American key players in the Bush administration’s “war on terror.” But there are other […]

November 6, 2002

Events

EVENTSNOVEMBERNov. 6-77th Annual People of Color in Predominantly White Institutions: Recruitment and Retention of Students, Faculty and Staff of ColorUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln, Division of Continuing StudiesPhone: (402) 472-2844Fax: (402) 472-9688E-mail: [email protected]: dcs.unl.edu/cpd/people02Nov. 6-9Annual Conference on International Education Exchange“Underrepresented Faces and Nontraditional Places”AtlantaPhone: (800)-40-STUDY, ext. 2782, (212) 822-2782E-mail: [email protected]: www.ciee.org/conferenceNov. 10-12National Association of State Universities and […]

October 23, 2002

Events

EventsOCTOBEROct. 23-25The Colorado Workplace Equity Coalition Inc.18th Annual Conference“Synchronicity” Working Together in UnityPueblo Convention CenterPueblo, Colo.For more information: www.cwequity.comOct. 24-27Association of American Colleges and Universities4th Biennial Diversity and Learning Conference“Education for a World Lived in Common”Hyatt Regency, St. LouisPhone: (202) 387-3760E-mail: [email protected]: www.aacu-edu.orgOct. 26-29Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities16th Annual Conference“Hispanic Empowerment: America’s Key to […]

October 9, 2002

Events

EventsSEPTEMBERSept. 17-22National Black MBA Association Inc.24th Annual Conference and Exposition “Bridging the Gap to the Untapped Frontier”Gaylord Opryland ResortNashville, Tenn.Contact: National Black MBA AssociationPhone: (312) 236-2622Fax: (312) 236-4131E-mail: [email protected]: www.nbmbaa.orgSept. 27-28Education Leaders Council7th Annual National Conference for Education LeadersWestin Tabor CenterDenverContact: ELCPhone: (202) 261-2600OCTOBEROct. 11-12Association of Nubian Kemetic Heritage14th Annual Cheikh Anta Diop Conference“Theorizing the […]

August 14, 2002

Cultural Immersion

Cultural ImmersionBlack Issues associate editor experiences first-hand the benefits of studying abroad during a weeklong trip to Strasbourg, FranceKnowing what I know now, there is no way I would have finished my undergraduate degree without studying abroad for some period of time during those four years — a semester, a year, or even two weeks […]

August 14, 2002

African-American

Leadership Institute Challenges Students to Think Globally

Leadership Institute Challenges Students to Think GloballyBy Gabrielle FinleyNEW YORKFor Charles Reynolds, attending the Goldman Sachs Global Leadership Institute last month was a humbling experience, one that opened his eyes to a more culturally diverse world.“There are many interesting people around the world that are trying to make a difference,” says Reynolds, a junior finance […]

August 14, 2002

UNCF Takes Initiative in International Education Programs

UNCF Takes Initiative in International Education ProgramsW illiam H. Gray III, president of the United Negro College Fund, backed up his call for a national policy on international education with a highlight of his organization’s initiatives: Institute of International Public Policy (IIP): In 1994 UNCF partnered with the U.S. Department of Education to offer undergraduate […]

July 3, 2002

UNCF Chief Makes Case for National Policy on International Education

UNCF Chief Makes Case for National Policy on International EducationBy Tony WashingtonSAN ANTONIOAlthough William H. Gray III, president of the United Negro College Fund, joked with NAFSA conference attendees that the Baptist minister in him could easily extend his allotted speaking time, he was preaching to the choir when he extolled an audience of international […]

July 3, 2002

New Initiative Encourages American Students To Study in Australia

New Initiative Encourages American Students To Study in AustraliaWASHINGTONWith more than 140,000 Americans studying abroad and Australia serving as the sixth destination of choice for American students, IDP Education Australia has launched a new initiative and resource center to encourage students to study in Australia.The Australia study abroad initiative offers a specialized service for the […]

June 5, 2002

Higher Education Community Offers Policy-Makers Blueprint For Foreign Study

Higher Education Community Offers Policy-Makers Blueprint For Foreign StudyWASHINGTONThe American Council on Education (ACE) along with 33 other higher education organizations last month proposed a blueprint for the federal government and policy-makers to enhance U.S. policy on international education.The policy proposal, “Beyond September 11: A Comprehensive U.S. National Policy on International Education,” seeks to produce […]

June 5, 2002

Faculty & Staff

Adding International Flavor to your Résumé

Adding International Flavor to your RésuméBack in the 1980s, Anthony Pinder was trading futures for a living in Chicago. When the Chernobyl nuclear accident devastated the stock market, he decided the timing was right to do something he had thought about for years. He joined the Peace Corps. Pinder’s 2 ½ years in Ecuador changed […]

May 8, 2002

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